SILVER SLINKY
The result of an extraordinary partnership between Ernie Ball and John Mayer. Each string has been meticulously engineered with specific gauges and core-to-wrap ratios, resulting in the perfect balance of tone and tension.
INDIVIDUAL STRINGS
Spice up your normal sets by matching singles;
or just replace one you broke!
SAVE YOUR EARS
Protecting your hearing is more than just making sure you can still hear something in 20 years, it's being able to hear tone, dynamics, great sounds, and great music. Afterall, that's what we do.
Ernie Ball: Slinky
Powerful, fizzy, bright: perfectly balanced electric guitar tone. This combination has been, and still is, the sound of Rock 'n' Roll!
SWING BASS 66
The sound of British and American rock ’n’ roll owes a lot of its heritage to Rotosound. Join the ranks!
NEW: ERNIE BALL PARADIGM
Paradigm is the culmination of decades of string technology incorporating Everlast long-life nano-treatment, reinforced ball-end twists, and plasma-enhanced wrap wire.
Picks & Plectrums
We have literally 100s of plectrums in stock so we're certain you'll find your perfect pick within our racks! Click below to browse the ranges.
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The UK's no. 1 strings specialist store, since '97
Welcome to Strings Direct. When it comes to guitar strings we have a lot to say! We’ve spent decades forging strong relationships with world’s strings brands, suppliers, and professional artists to be able to bring you the most comprehensive collection of acoustic & electric guitar strings, bass strings, classical strings, and knowledge anywhere in the UK.
Our leading brands include D’Addario, Ernie Ball, Jim Dunlop, Elixir, and Martin with famous ranges such as the iconic Ernie Ball Slinky the original rock ’n’ roll electric guitar strings, and modern D’Addario NYXL premium guitar and bass strings.
We’re also proud to support the UK’s heritage brands such as Rotosound whose dominant Swing Bass range continues to lay the foundations for British and American rock ’n’ roll!
Click below to read our story, or visit our blog (aka knowledge base) to scratch up on all things strings!